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Sexual Offences· SOA 2003

Section 1 — Rape

A person (A) commits rape if they intentionally penetrate the vagina, anus or mouth of another (B) with their penis, B does not consent, and A does not reasonably believe B consents.

Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Indictable only
Maximum penalty
LIFE imprisonment.
Out-of-court eligibility
CR
Caution
Cond. Caution

Triage the circumstances

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